Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 11/13/11 to 11/19/11

Sierra Madre Police Dept. logoPosted 11/23/11 – During the week of Sunday, November 13th, to Saturday November 19th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 216 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. 

Monday, November 14th:

1:21 AM- Possession Narcotic Controlled Substance, 100 blk. W. Sierra Madre Blvd.  An officer stopped a 52-year old Sierra Madre motorist for a Vehicle Code violation.  Further investigation revealed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol, was in possession of a controlled substance and prescription drugs without a prescription. The driver was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Department for booking.  

12:02 PM- Allegation of Elder Abuse/Neglect, 400 blk. W. Sierra Madre Blvd.  This case involves a 65-year old woman that was unable to take care of herself. She was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for treatment. 

2:08 PM- Battery, 100 blk. W. Carter Ave.  This case involves a mutual dispute between a father and his 16-year old son. 

Wednesday, November 16th:

1:52 PM- Auto Burglary, 400 blk. Mt. Wilson Trail Rd.  An unknown suspect used a pry tool to make entry through the driver’s side door.  The suspect stole $60.00 in U.S.currency, a Chase Visa Credit Card and a Bank of America Visa debit card.   

5:23 PM- Residential Burglary, 300 blk. Sycamore Pl.  The suspect(s) entered a home by unknown means.  The loss was a pair of diamond hoop earrings, a pair of white gold diamond stud earrings, a pair of white gold dangling emerald earrings, $150.00 in U.S. currency and the victim’s birth certificate.

Friday, November 18th:

8:56 AM- Danger to Self/Others/Gravely Disabled, 200 blk. Mariposa Ave.  This case involves a man being placed on a 72-hour hold for a psychiatric evaluation.     

11:53 AM- Residential Burglary, 200 blk. Churchill Rd.  An unknown suspect(s) entered a home through an unlocked side door and ransacked the interior.  The loss was a Samsung LCD Flat Screen TV, a Sega X Box, a man’s Tag Heuer watch, a sterling silver woman’s Tiffany necklace, a woman’s gold band ring with a .3 ct clear diamond, a woman’s gold band and a woman’s religious necklace.  

1:28 PM- Tampering/Injuring Vehicle or Contents, 1900 blk. Vista Dr.  This case involves a nail found in a tire and several other nails left in the victim’s driveway.  No witnesses or suspect(s) were located at the scene.

Saturday, November 19th:

12:52 AM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Santa Anita Ave and Grandview Ave.  An officer stopped a 60-year old Pasadena motorist for a Vehicle Code violation.  Further investigation revealed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol.  The driver was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Department for booking.